Underdogs Tina Pisnik and Andrei Daescu: The mixed doubles semifinal matchups at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships presented by Ensure Max Protein are now set after Tina Pisnik and Andrei Daescu secured their quarterfinal win on Friday. Their victory at Life Time Peachtree Corners completed the lineup for the upcoming semifinal round.
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Pisnik and Daescu Secure Semifinal Spot
Tina Pisnik and Andrei Daescu defeated Jade Kawamoto and Dylan Frazier in a close three-game match, winning 11-6, 7-11, 11-7. This win earned the No. 9-seeded pair a place in the semifinals.
Semifinal Matchups Confirmed
The semifinal round will feature top-seeded Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns facing Tina Pisnik and Andrei Daescu. Meanwhile, the No. 2 seeds, Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson, will compete against the No. 4 seeds, Etta Tuionetoa and Christian Alshon. These matchups set the stage for exciting competition as the top mixed doubles teams battle for a spot in the finals.
News in Brief: Underdogs Tina Pisnik and Andrei Daescu
Tina Pisnik and Andrei Daescu beat Jade Kawamoto and Dylan Frazier 11-6, 7-11, 11-7 on Friday to reach the mixed doubles semifinals at the 2025 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. Semifinal pairs are Anna Leigh Waters/Ben Johns vs. Tina Pisnik/Andrei Daescu, and Jorja Johnson/JW Johnson vs. Etta Tuionetoa/Christian Alshon.